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    Somorrostro

    4.4 (381 reviews)
    ModerateCatalan, Seafood
    Closed 1:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Seafood Paella
    Eric Joseph D.

    On a quest to find some of the best paella in Barcelona, Somorrostro was a delightful surprise! Tucked behind the less touristy area of Barceloneta, this restaurant has a casual feel but serves super colorful and modern dishes. For starters, everything about this place screams hip and trendy and they aren't even forcing this! There is a great selection of modern wines and hipster beers and the menu is simple and written on a board. For starters, my group got the roasted vegetables and fried spring onions. The fried spring onions kind of reminded me of a tempura batter but they were not heavy at all. Paired with a very fiery orange sauce, I didn't think anything else I ordered could top this. But once I tried the paella, I was proved wrong! The paella (minimum serving for two people at €40) might sound a bit pricey but it was pretty big and packed with seafood! For a group of 3, we could barely finish it! I wouldn't compare it to a traditional paella, but it sure had a more tangy taste to it and the seafood was well seasoned and pretty fresh tasting! Overall, this was one of my favorite meals in Barcelona. The servers and chefs were super nice and they spoke pretty good English.I would like to come next time to get their skip jack and some of the other dishes as they looked exquisite. Guess that means I just have to fly to Barcelona again!

    Fish of the day with roasted root veggies
    Kristie C.

    YUMMM fresh seafood, lots of hybrid fresh options at an affordable price YAY: - Pan con tomate: super tasty - Fish of the day: super tender, flavorful NAY: - Kimchi mushroom fritter: meh, was a bit mushy didn't enjoy this very much Overall, a pretty small hipster-feeling place but nicely tucked away from the rest of the touristic areas, but close to the beach still.

    Burrata w cocoa and fig bread
    Jennifer J.

    Somorrostro serves creative mouthwatering tapas! I also could not get enough of the casual decor. The waitress spoke fluent English and recommended 2.5 tapas per person so husband and I ordered 5 total, 7 including dessert! Perfect starter/sides: Potatoes with spicy sauce Fried zucchini stuffed flower The following tapas had me making indecent noises: Skipjack with pistachios and sour cream Rice with butiffara (sausage) and octopus Hubby was a bit embarrassed by my sound effects for each subsequent bite, but they were both THAT good.

    Charcoal seafood
    Pooline N.

    Very innovative and interesting food. Open kitchen where you can see the chefs preparing your order. Most of what we tried was delicious. The skipjack with pistachios was AMAZING, order 2! Not like anything I have eaten, savory and deliciously paired fresh ingredients come together like a symphony in your mouth. The oysters with passion fruit was a miss for hubby but I loved it. We also tried the charcoal grilled seafood mix which was ok. I understand making the ingredients sing but I like some garlic and wine with my seafood, this was a miss for us both and we could not finish it. The Octopus was like rubber which was nasty. The catch of the day was good and the hen croquettes were stunning. I would recommend but order with care. Well priced for what is on offer and great service

    Skip jack with pistachios and sour cream
    Lu C.

    This place is amazing!!! It was so good that I came here TWICE on vacation! Iberian ham and flat bread with tomato (9.50) - very very very delicious. Who knew something this simple would be so good?! I think the key was that they had really good ingredients. Skip jack with pistachio and sour cream (7.50) - pretty good. We ordered it because it had skip jack which we both haven't had, and I love pistachios! Catch of the day - actually there was nothing super special about this dish. It was fresh, but could've lived without it Hen croquettes (2.50) - This. Was. Amazing. We ordered 4 total because it was so good. Also it had a cute little flower! Octopus - also didn't necessarily need as it wasn't super memorable. It was well made though! There was another dish - don't remember what it was called, but it was very filling. Not sure if they still have it. We also got cava here, which was very good. I definitely recommend it!

    Jack Fish
    Jim R.

    Small, somewhat intimate place that has a great feel just off the tourist route, is a spot you should try to visit. We started with the Jack Fish which was a delicious piece of raw tuna served on a thin pistachio cracker. This was followed by the Tempura Sea Anemones with a mild lemon sauce, sliced red onions and green apple. Since our appetites aren't what they used to be, we stopped there and ordered the Seafood Paella for 2 which was loaded with fresh clams , mussels, shrimp, squid and 2 tiny langostines, very very good. With a bottle of water & wine the bill came to around $85 US. Well worth a visit.

    English menu board
    Pat K.

    Finally got to go here after touring the city on a hop on/hop off bus tour. Dropped off near the history museum of Catalan, we walked about half a mile through small alleyways and finally found it thanks to Apple Maps. We were there inbetween hours at 3pm so there was no crowd at all - very empty except for a few diners. The staff were very friendly and helpful in bringing out an English menu board. Ordered a variety of dishes and found they have a fair share of vegetarian dishes which were excellent! The best dishes: 1. Iberian jamon 2. "crab dont' touch my egg" was the premier dish that I still remember. Must go to place to get away from the pinxtos and common tapas places.

    Fried Calçot (fried Catalonia green onion stalks)
    Sherry C.

    The Calçot was in season so we were dying to try them out! Calçot, in the Catalan language, is a type of scallion or green onion. They are like green onion with a bulbous root similar to the Chinese "red scallion heads" which are normally dried and used to accentuate flavors in various dishes. Somorrostro was chosen because they offer calçot (Catalonia green onion stalks) and they tasted really bright and fresh. Additionally, our party of two got the sausage and octopus rice (arroz de butifarra y pulpo). Butifarra sausage is a widely used in Catalan cuisine. It's made with a mixture of finely chopped pork meat - leg, shoulder or loin and bacon fat - and then seasoned with salt, pepper and other spices. We also got the"crab don't touch my eggs (cangrejo)", and fresh sea urchin (erizo de mar). The flavors for all of the dishes were spot-on. I was really excited and happy to eat the food while going through my jet lag.

    Paella
    Kay L.

    This was the best meal by far that we had in Barcelona! It's a little tucked away from the main waterfront area. The assorted charcoal grilled seafood and the paella were fantastic-the seafood was so flavorful and juicy! The mussels were some of the best I've ever had. I would really recommend both dishes. The service was friendly and the sangria was good too.

    Menu of the day
    Helen C.

    MAKE RESERVATIONS. We slipped in at 6:30pm on a Monday and was the last party to get a table, but could only stay for an hour max. They started turning down everyone else who didn't have a reservation. Somorrostro is a small restaurant, tucked in an alley away near the beach. No views, but the food makes up for it. Their menu changes daily and they specialize in paella and seafood dishes. Although they're known for their paella, we wanted to try their seafood dishes as we've been having paella almost every night and wanted a break. Per our server's recommendation, we started out with the skipjack (served sushi grade) served on a bed of pistachio crackers and sour cream. MUST TRY this! My only regret was not ordering another dish ;) Another highlight was the charcoal grilled seafood. It's served on a hot square pan filled with mixed seafood (prawns, clam, mussel, conch, etc). They even provide you wet towels to wipe off your fingers after you're done eating. My only con was that the food took a while to come out. Aside from that, I enjoyed getting a taste of local seafood here and hopefully I'll get the opportunity to come back for their paella.

    Seafood paella
    Jessica J.

    The paella here was outstanding. We have tried it a couple of other spots on our trip, and this one was the best. They use fresh saffron, high quality ingredients and the seafood is sweet and tender. My husband and I do t line mussels, but these were delicious and sweet, not fishy, gritty and chewy like they can be. Our server also picked out a delicious orange wine to pair with e paella and a couple of different ports to go with a chocolate dessert. We didn't care very much for the dessert, but our son ate all of it. Our 6 year old son dined with us and our server was very accommodating g and offered a hamburger, but I would say this restaurant is better for adults. It's quite small and is all seafood. We did not have a reservation, but they avecindares us on a busy Saturday. I recommend a reservation.

    mussels and black garlic were overtaken by the daikon.  Not balanced at all
    Michael B.

    We came with high hopes and left with a longing in our bellies and hearts. We tried the skipjack / bonito , fried calchots (green onions) , mussels with pickled daikon and black garlic tapas. They were ok, but a bit light for our tastes and smaller than usual for that price. Nothing jumped out as a super delicious dish. We ordered paella and were also a bit disappointed. I have fond memories of my mom's paella and this wasn't quite up to par, in our opinions. The rice was a little too chewy, the sauce missing some depth of character and the seafood, while plentiful, was a bit over cooked and missing clams. The wine selection. was good, but every white wine we tried was quite dry and lackluster. Maybe that's just how they like wine in Spain, but we weren't impressed. It wasn't a bad experience, but it wasn't great. For those prices and reviews, I'd expect more. Maybe it was just an off day or maybe it wasn't our kind of place, so our search continues for the best Paella outside of mom's place.

    Almond cream with squid surprise
    Fabiha H.

    Amazing. Incredible. I had the skip jack tuna with pistachio and sour cream, almond cream with squid surprise, zucchini flower with goat cheese, and burrata, cocoa & figs bread. Everything was delicious. The almond cream might have been a bit too salty though the actual squid was great. It is pricy, meant to be tapas / shared small portions, and the menu seems to change often with a few staples. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a smaller but high quality meal close to the beach.

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    The place was a bit busy which is good but the service was great with a great taste as well

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    Cerveseria Catalana - fried artichoke

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    2.8 kmL'Eixample
    €€€

    It's been a decade since I came here for my first Tapas in BCN. This is where I realized there was…read morea lot of my peeps that works there and it's nice to feel at home, lol. This was recommended by friends awhile back, I remembered the modern ambiance, amazing Tapas, friendly service and the place was as busy then until now. For this big restaurant caliber, it's pretty crowded yet they do a good job with a fast turnaround. We did the early Dinner and by the time we got out there was already a long line for late Diners. The fact that even after a decade, it's rare that I go back to the same spot let alone they're still around after all these years. You already know that tells a lot and I feel bad for those who didn't have the same great experience, hope they give it another shot. See y'all soon! Salut, Vermouth!

    First time in Barcelona and first time time here. It was a fun experience with some good service…read moreand delicious food. Sit inside if you do not like cigarette smoke, which does occur. For an early dinner by Spanish time, we started with the croquettes. Crip and wonderful. Then the tenderloin which was taste as well, though we should have a sales what is on the top. It seemed like mostly a flavored fat. The tomato with toast was lovely. Soaked with natural tomato juice. The skewered prawns were the best. Get them. And we ended with coconut pudding. It was like a flan with a coconut base. All together fun and delicious!

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    Dining room

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    Lenguado con calamares

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    Tapeo - Pork ribs - worth another trip to Europe just for this

    Tapeo

    4.6(626 reviews)
    0.9 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    Located in the La Ribera neighborhood, Tapeo was a Yelp find. Smaller and cozy with a few Bar…read moreseats and some high top tables. Also, a small area for bigger groups in the back. We grabbed the only table open when we arrived at 1 on a Monday afternoon. We saw a Cava Sangria (a first) and had to try-light and delicious! They also had Majou Beer (from Malaga) on draft which is hard to find outside of Malaga so had to have one. We ordered a couple of starters and a couple of what I'd say were bigger plates. The pork belly marinated in lime was tasty but the fresh Mackerel stole the show! The Truffled eggs with foie and mushrooms was finished table-side and was amazing. We missed that the Cuttlefish had squid ink-no matter, so light and exquisite-only complaint would be to have more cuttlefish. Service was engaged and friendly from start to finish. Tapeo reminds me of some of the regional restaurants where you want to try the entire menu at once cause it all looks so good. Tapeo is now on the list of "must stops" when in Barcelona!

    Great staff, food delicious and came out quick…read more Made a pit stop here coming back from Park Güell. The service was great and attentive, they poured be a draft Alhambra beer which tasted great. I got the Bombeta Bombeta de la Barceloneta which was fresh and delicious, highly recommend.

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    Worked his butt off

    Tapeo - Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

    Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

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    La Taverneta - Anchovies in vinegar

    La Taverneta

    4.7(43 reviews)
    1.5 kmBarri Gòtic
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    Don't even bother searching further for a great restaurant. This Italian establishment was…read moreexcellent and Samuele provided outstanding service. Food was muy delicioso. Savor your next visit.

    Quite pleased with my meal as a whole. Lot of positive a tad bit of negative during my dining…read moreexperience here. On the positive side, the food was very good and very fresh. My Greek salad was very authentic and was as good as any salad I had while I lived in Greece. Very fresh vegetables, great Feta and seasoned to perfection. The shrimp scampi under the Tapas menu with garlic was equally good and oh so tasty. The smallish inside restaurant is best described as rustic and a tad warm. Instead I opted for the outside dining area, which has just a few tables but offered a very pleasant ambiance in the small side street this business is located on with low foot traffic and a very nice breeze on the warm day I dined here. The relaxed dining on the outside is definitely the way to go here especially during the summer months. From a negative standpoint, certain aspects of the service were too slow. I was seated pretty quickly upon arrival but I waited a tad bit too long to get my order in. Once ordered though, the food came pretty quickly on a positive note. However, for all intents and purposes the service stopped at that point where I had no follow up and literally had to walk inside the business to get my bill. Overall, the dining experience was still great for me slow service aside as the quality of the food and outdoor ambiance far outweighed the negatives. I would say if you are in a bit of there rush you may want to look elsewhere. However, if you are looking for a relaxing dining experience with great food than this business will be definitely fit the bill!

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    Ceps with Egg Yolk

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    Cera 23 - Scallop

    Cera 23

    4.7(627 reviews)
    1.9 kmEl Raval
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    After seeing several highly positive reviews (from some Elite Yelpers no less), we stumbled in…read moreafter a long day of sightseeing. We were welcomed by the barmaid in the front and promptly seated by the manager. The ambiance is calm, romantic, and cozy, and the menu intriguing. We started with cocktails, and an appetizer of Iberian Carpaccio. My wife and I both selected paella as a main course, mine was the Arròs Negre (squid ink), which was amazing . Highly recommended!

    We had a wonderful family dinner at Cera 23 in Barcelona, the sister restaurant of Arume, and it…read morewas an outstanding experience from start to finish. The ambience is warm, welcoming, and effortlessly charming--perfect for a relaxed yet memorable evening. The food was absolutely delicious and truly authentic Spanish cuisine. Standout dishes for us included the tomato tartar, scallops, seabass, steak, and every single dessert we tried was exceptional. The service deserves special recognition. Marsi took great care of us, and the entire team worked seamlessly together. Melody, Jackie, and Nancy were all incredibly kind, attentive, and efficient, making us feel genuinely welcomed. A special mention goes to Nadia, the dessert chef--her talent truly shines through in the beautifully crafted and unforgettable desserts. Overall, it was a very enjoyable and well-rounded dining experience. Excellent food, impeccable service, and a warm atmosphere--Cera 23 is a place we would happily return to and highly recommend.

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    Jamin iberico with bread.

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    Arcano Restaurant Barcelona

    Arcano Restaurant Barcelona

    4.5(415 reviews)
    1.1 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    This was our first night in Spain at the beginning of a 2 week trip -- and might have been the best…read moremeal we had. We made a reservation a month in advance as this place is popular. Gorgeous Cave-Like setting right in the heart of The Gothic Quarter. For food we got: - both Peach and Red Sangria's - maybe the best in Spain. 15 Euros so not cheap - Pan Con Tomate - first time having this dish -- great, - Iberian "Pluma" Acorn Fed Pork - so tender and amazing! - Cod (Bacalao) - perfectly baked I must give a shout out to our amazing waiter LUCAS who spoke excellent english and gave some perfect recommendations. We got here at 7:30 and it was quiet -- but quickly filled up and was totally full by 8:30. It's more expensive than most restaurants but for that you get quality service, superb food, linen napkins, and soft jazz music. We wanted to come again the next night but it was totally booked! Trip Advisor rates this as #57 (as of May 2026) but I think it should be in the top 10. Book a table early guys -- this restaurant will not disappoint you!

    The Bacalao (Atlantic Cod) was the best fish dish of my life! Served atop Trinxat, a traditional…read moreCatalan dish of cabbage and potato. Topped with fig jam. I loved the Forest Sangria. A far cry from the Sangria served in tourist spots, this is the real deal. BF loved the Island Sangria. Highly recommend Pluma Iberica for pork eaters. Served with a delicious peanut sauce. Lucas took excellent care of us. First class waiter. The restaurant is in what appears to be a cave. Delightful atmosphere. Very classy with linen napkins, etc. A little more expensive than some other local restaurants but worth it. Outstanding value. Be sure to reserve a table in advance.

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    Taverna El Glop - Black Rice with Cuttlefish and Clams

    Taverna El Glop

    4.3(166 reviews)
    3.8 kmGràcia
    €€

    What a gem! Yes, it's a bit touristy -- but in the fun, festive, "you're on vacation and loving…read morelife" kind of way. Taverna El Glop wraps you up in its warm, lively atmosphere the second you walk in. We were a group of four, and from start to finish, we had an awesome time. The open kitchen is a great touch -- you can watch the chef in action, which adds to the energy and makes the whole experience feel more connected and authentic. We shared a bunch of dishes, and everything was on point. The paella was rich and delicious -- exactly what we came for. The patatas bravas were crispy, creamy, and gone in seconds, and the shishito peppers were the perfect salty, snacky starter. Of course, we had to get a pitcher of sangria (okay, maybe two), which was fruity, refreshing, and just strong enough to keep things festive. The space itself has this great, rustic charm -- complete with checkered tablecloths and even an old cigarette machine near the bar (haven't seen one of those since I was a kid -- aren't those banned in the U.S. now?). I don't smoke -- smoking sucks -- but it added a bit of unexpected nostalgia and character. Service was excellent. I always make a point to be friendly, ask people their names, and introduce myself -- and that's usually met with warmth. It definitely was here. The staff were quick, kind, and seemed to enjoy the place as much as we did. Personally, I loved it. It's the kind of place you remember -- not because it's fancy or trendy, but because it's fun, flavorful, and full of heart. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

    The best paella we had in Barcelona!! Highly recommended…read morethat you try this place. Their paella has a lot of seafood, the taste is flavorful, and the portion is generous. The service is also great. The manager (Aptiom) even allowed us to dine in even without reservation. When we saw the wait list...it is long! MUST TRY THIS AWESOME PLACE! For food quality, service, and ambience i will rate this experience with 4.8.

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    Ambiance

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    Snails to the Llauna

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